Latest news from Tony Godsick, Federer’s agent, tennis fans are dreaming of the chance to see a friendly match between two legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. This is the home stadium of Real Madrid football team, with a capacity of 85,000 spectators.
Viewers could see Nadal play Federer again
Federer and Nadal are two of the greatest rivals in tennis history, creating many memorable moments both on and off the court. Godsick, Federer’s agent and founder of the Laver Cup event, has some interesting comments about the possibility of hosting an exhibition match at the Bernabeu in the future.
In an interview with Marca, Godsick referred to the record 51,000 spectators from the 2020 “Match for Africa” exhibition match, where Federer and Nadal faced off in Cape Town, South Africa to raise funds for African children’s education. The amount raised at that time was up to 3.5 million USD.
Another special exhibition match between Nadal and Federer on a half-grass, half-clay court in Spain 2007
Godsick also highlighted the good relationship between Federer and Nadal, especially through their collaboration in previous events, including the friendly match on a half-grass, half-dirt court in Mallorca.
“Both Federer and Nadal love to work together, and I have a good relationship with Carlos Costa, Nadal’s agent. We created some great memories, and in the future, anything is possible,” Godsick added.
The image of Nadal jumping into Federer’s arms is a special symbol
The image of Rafael Nadal jumping into Federer’s arms after winning the 2017 Laver Cup with Team Europe was also recalled by Godsick.
Federer carrying Nadal at Laver Cup 2017 is a special symbol of tennis
He said it was a moment of bonding and friendship between the two players, something unique that only tournaments like the Laver Cup can bring.
“The picture of Nadal jumping into Federer’s arms has become iconic. That’s the great thing about the Laver Cup, it creates moments that you don’t see at any other event,” Godsick shared.
Federer retired at the 2022 Laver Cup, after playing the final doubles match of his career with Nadal, although they lost to Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in three dramatic sets.
The expected Federer – Nadal match at Santiago Bernabeu, if it takes place, will be an important milestone, continuing to maintain the beautiful bond and competition between the two tennis legends.
